During the 19th and 20th centuries, canes reached their pinnacle of popularity, becoming a must have accessory for those wishing to publicly proclaim their social and economic status. This example would have been a fantastic addition to a worldly gentleman's wardrobe, showing somewhat exotic styling by Western European or American standards. The handle is a blued steel fluted hook shaped which has been attractively engraved and gold inlaid in the Damascene style popularized in Toledo, Spain at the time. The gold inlay shows a variety of floral motifs, a wyvern, and various border patterns. The ebonized hardwood shaft is tipped with a brass ferrule. It measures 36 inches overall.

Very fine, the grip retaining most of the blue and gold finishes with some light wear. The shaft is excellent with minimal handling marks. A very attractive accessory for a worldly gentleman!